Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe National Pension Commission has approved Pension Fund Administrators to invest in the upcoming Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering, marking a major development in Nigeria’s financial and energy sectors.The approval means billions of naira in pension assets could potentially flow into the highly anticipated market listing of the
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... Investigators trace massive funds linked to campaign financing claimsAnietie Udobit, AbujaThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched an investigation into the Director-General of the Energy Commission over allegations involving ₦701 billion reportedly linked to campaign financing activities.Sources familiar with the probe say investigators are examining financial transactions, contract
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe All Progressives Congress has reaffirmed its May 2026 timetable for presidential primaries and other internal electoral processes as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.Party officials insist the APC remains focused on consolidating its structure nationwide despite rising opposition coalition talks and internal political maneuvering.The development coincided
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaLatvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has announced her resignation following mounting political fallout linked to Ukrainian drones that reportedly crashed within Latvian territory.The incident triggered intense debate over border security, NATO coordination and the risks posed by the continuing Russia-Ukraine war to neighbouring European states.Opposition figures accused the
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...Civilian casualties rise as war intensifies in Ukrainian capitalAnietie Udobit, AbujaUkraine’s capital, Kyiv, came under heavy Russian drone and missile attacks overnight, with residential buildings among the targets struck during the assault.Authorities confirmed multiple civilian casualties and widespread destruction following the barrage.Emergency workers battled through debris and damaged infrastructure to
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...Non-science candidates no longer required to present Maths for some coursesAnietie Udobit, AbujaThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified that Mathematics is no longer compulsory for admission into certain non-science university programmes across Nigeria.Education authorities explained that the policy adjustment applies mainly to humanities, arts and some social science
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaA Federal High Court has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment over a ₦33.8 billion fraud case, in one of the most significant anti-corruption rulings in recent years.The court found the former minister guilty on multiple counts linked to financial misconduct, contract fraud
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaOyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under a newly forged alliance involving the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), setting the stage for what analysts describe as an increasingly competitive political season.Makinde’s declaration is expected to reshape political conversations within
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… Tehran demands sanctions relief and Hormuz recognition amid rising tensionsAnietie Udobit, AbujaIran has outlined strict preconditions for any renewed peace negotiations with the United States following the collapse of a fragile ceasefire arrangement.Among the demands listed by Tehran are the removal of economic sanctions, release of frozen Iranian assets
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by Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo at the age of 40.News of the actor’s passing triggered widespread shock across social media, with colleagues, fans and celebrities paying emotional tributes to one of Nollywood’s most recognisable
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